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Unassembled wooden Tilt-A-Whirl tea cup kit, 280 laser-cut plywood pieces, multi-colour

Hands Craft

Hands Craft Tilt-A-Whirl Tea Cups 280 Pcs Stem Toy

SKU CH-2TTX-EC064

A 280-piece laser-cut plywood STEM kit that builds a motorised Tilt-A-Whirl tea-cup ride with lights and music, assembled size 8.8 x 7.3 x 7.8 in, for ages 14 and up

  • ColorMulti Color
  • TypeEngineering & Robotics
  • AgeTeen
  • GenderUnisex
  • Builds into a working carnival ride with lights and music
  • 280 precisely laser-cut plywood pieces slot together without glue
  • All paint, brush, tweezers and LED components supplied in the box
  • Illustrated step-by-step guide makes the mechanical assembly straightforward
  • Finished model measures 8.8 x 7.3 x 7.8 in for display

Hands Craft Tilt-A-Whirl Tea Cups

The Hands Craft Tilt-A-Whirl Tea Cups kit is a 280-piece electro-mechanical puzzle designed for teens and adults. It recreates a classic amusement park ride with rotating teacups, integrated LED lights and carnival music. The model is made from high-grade laser-cut plywood and arrives completely disassembled for a hands-on building experience.

Laser-cut plywood assembly with included accessories

Precision-cut wooden pieces fit together without requiring glue or external tools for the main structure. The package supplies paint, a paint brush, glue, tweezers and the LED light module needed to complete the project. Builders must provide three AAA batteries separately to power the lights and music functions once assembled.

Motorised motion and light under continuous

The finished model measures 8.8 x 7.3 x 7.8 inches and runs on a battery-powered motor that spins the teacups while playing music and illuminating the scene. Sustained performance depends on the condition of the user-supplied AAA cells; voltage drop over extended run time will gradually reduce motor speed, audio volume and LED brightness until batteries are replaced.

Highlights

  • Builds into a working carnival ride with lights and music
  • 280 precisely laser-cut plywood pieces slot together without glue
  • All paint, brush, tweezers and LED components supplied in the box
  • Illustrated step-by-step guide makes the mechanical assembly straightforward
  • Finished model measures 8.8 x 7.3 x 7.8 in for display

Specifications

ColorMulti Color
TypeEngineering & Robotics
AgeTeen
GenderUnisex

Questions about this item

How long do the lights and music run on one set of AAA batteries?

The kit needs three AAA batteries, which are not included; runtime will vary with battery brand and how often the motor and LEDs are used.

Does the motor or gearbox get hot or noisy after hours of continuous spinning?

The laser-cut plywood mechanism runs quietly at low voltage; the small DC motor stays cool to the touch even during extended display sessions.

Do I need any glue, paint or tools beyond what is in the box to finish the model?

Everything required — precision-cut wood parts, tweezers, glue, paint, brush and the LED module — ships inside the package; no extra supplies are necessary.

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